Mason City, IA Housing


8 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Mason City, IA has a median housing value of $137,100, which is significantly lower than the national median housing value of $338,100. Despite this disparity, Mason City's housing market is still booming; homes have appreciated in value at an impressive rate of 11.88% over the last year, far exceeding the national 1 year appreciation rate of 8.27%. This indicates that Mason City is a great place to invest in real estate and is becoming increasingly attractive as potential homeowners look for affordable and desirable places to buy.

The median home cost in Mason City is $137,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 64.8%. Home Appreciation in Mason City is up 15.9%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Mason City real estate is 61 years old
The Rental Market in Mason City
- Renters make up 32.1% of the Mason City population
- 1.1% of houses and apartments in Mason City, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingMason City, IowaUnited States
  13,972.0139,647,020.0
  6742
  $137,100$338,100
  15.9%16.6%
  44.9%57.0%
  64.8%101.1%
  $16.20$10.98
  $1,860$2,690
  60.6%57.4%
  8.8%11.2%
  30.6%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  1.1%1.9%
  0.2%0.4%
  0.5%0.7%
  0.4%0.4%
  1.1%3.6%
  5.5%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  1.9%2.6%
  1.5%2.4%
  5.5%2.8%
  14.6%3.9%
  18.2%4.5%
  25.2%11.3%
  11.1%13.0%
  14.9%20.1%
  4.9%13.6%
  0.7%8.3%
  1.4%9.7%
  0.0%3.9%
  0.0%2.2%
  0.1%0.8%
  0.1%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  4.7%13.6%
  4.7%13.6%
  6.3%13.6%
  5.6%13.2%
  11.2%14.8%
  6.3%13.6%
  18.3%10.0%
  9.0%4.7%
  34.2%12.2%
Reviews for Mason City
    See all (8)

I am from the area originally and have lived several places. I recently moved back from Arizona. I moved back to help with my elderly parents. If I did not have  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

Where to begin?? Murder,arson,abductions,beastialty,gang killings,meth labs,pantie thiefs. High utility bills, no jobs, corrupt police, evil judges, minus 40 below wind  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

Unless you have a tie to Mason City, such as family, don't even consider this desolate town. The population is declining rapidly for a reason. You are on an island,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Mason City

Commute
Compare Mason City, IA
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Mason City, Iowa to any other city in the US.